I posted this on the blog but I thought I'd share it here as well.
Leonard Cohen is one of my favourite artists and I was lucky enough to get this shot a few weeks ago.

tegan

06-12-2008, 03:34 PM

A very professional portrait! :)

Tegan

Travis

06-12-2008, 03:40 PM

wow.... very nice... is this a candid type shot?

i went through a big cohen phase.... haven't listened to him much lately... i also have a book of his poetry..

Marko

06-12-2008, 06:12 PM

A very professional portrait!

Tegan
Thanks tegan

wow.... very nice... is this a candid type shot?

i went through a big cohen phase.... haven't listened to him much lately... i also have a book of his poetry..

Thanks travis. Nope on the candid, I was actually lucky enough to meet him just for a few minutes a few weeks ago. He was gracious enough to let me take a few shots and i asked him for this pose. I also have a shot of him posing with my sister - it's so cute. She was TOTALLY starstruck. We saw his concert that weekend in Saguenay QC. First row floor. Totally wicked-good concert with something like 15 standing ovations. The other musicians were also spectacular!!! It was a great weekend!! :)

AcadieLibre

06-14-2008, 12:29 PM

Very well done. Looks very good, lucky to get a chance to get a photo like that, good going. A definite keeper.

cdanddvdpublisher

06-15-2008, 11:02 PM

a fantastic shot - and i'm sure a great memory as well.

Travis

06-18-2008, 05:13 PM

Thanks tegan

Thanks travis. Nope on the candid, I was actually lucky enough to meet him just for a few minutes a few weeks ago. He was gracious enough to let me take a few shots and i asked him for this pose. I also have a shot of him posing with my sister - it's so cute. She was TOTALLY starstruck. We saw his concert that weekend in Saguenay QC. First row floor. Totally wicked-good concert with something like 15 standing ovations. The other musicians were also spectacular!!! It was a great weekend!! :)

Well what a great opportunity and the picture is truly beautiful...

Travis

06-19-2008, 10:10 PM

i keep looking at this picture when i visit the forum..

excellent...

fyi there is an interview in Macleans magazine with him.... and he's wearing the same clothes... must have been the same day....

Marko

06-20-2008, 11:52 AM

Thanks so much! - It was a very memorable shoot!

Best
Marko

Marko

11-11-2008, 09:57 AM

Hey everyone just thought I'd share. This month's (December 2008) Uncut Magazine (http://www.uncut.co.uk/magazine) (a British music magazine) used this as a full page image in their feature on the incredible return of Leonard Cohen. Cool eh?

Ben H

11-11-2008, 10:33 AM

Great shot, and well done on getting it in the magazine. It's always a kick to see your own stuff in a glossy magazine...

JAS_Photo

11-11-2008, 01:53 PM

Congrats Marko! Great shot and I am so jealous on so many levels! :)

AcadieLibre

11-11-2008, 06:18 PM

Congrats and way to go Marko, glad to hear, must be very satisfying, too cool.

Elle

11-12-2008, 08:36 AM

That is a wonderful photo!! Must have been great to meet him and on top of that get such a great shot!! :D

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Marko

11-12-2008, 09:47 AM

Thanks again everyone!
I've been lucky enough to have met and photographed a number of celebs in the past....and in general, honestly, not a big deal.
But Leonard Cohen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_cohen) is one of my favourite modern artists in ANY discipline or craft, and so I was thrilled to have photographed him.
And then for people to appreciate the photo...that's just sweet sweet cake.

Just in case people don't know who he is...he is a Master poet and singer/songwriter. If you are a fan of deeply powerful and hauntingly beautiful lyrics Mr. Cohen is your man.

danalive

11-18-2008, 06:23 AM

Thanks again everyone!
I've been lucky enough to have met and photographed a number of celebs in the past....and in general, honestly, not a big deal.
But Leonard Cohen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_cohen) is one of my favourite modern artists in ANY discipline or craft, and so I was thrilled to have photographed him.
And then for people to appreciate the photo...that's just sweet sweet cake.

Just in case people don't know who he is...he is a Master poet and singer/songwriter. If you are a fan of deeply powerful and hauntingly beautiful lyrics Mr. Cohen is your man.

Awesome story around your meeting, this photo and its subsequent publication. Well done, i'm jealous!